Masayuki Mori - Actor Profile

Masayuki Mori

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 13, 1911
Birth Place: Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

About Masayuki Mori

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Masayuki Mori  (森 雅之 Mori Masayuki, January 13, 1911 – October 7, 1973) Born in Sapporo, Hokkaido prefecture) was a Japanese actor, the son of Takeo Arishima, a Japanese novelist active during the late Meiji and Taishō periods. Mori appeared in many of Akira Kurosawa 's films such as Rashomon and The Idiot. He also starred in pictures by Kenji Mizoguchi (Ugetsu), Mikio Naruse (Floating Clouds) and other prominent directors. Description above from the Wikipedia article Masayuki Mori, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Masayuki Mori Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Masayuki Mori reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Masayuki Mori's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Masayuki Mori's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains This Greedy Old Skin, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Masayuki Mori Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Masayuki Mori's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Masayuki Mori has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1970 Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival Boss Yamikubo Hit Similar →
1969 Gateway to Glory 井上成美 Super Hit Similar →
1969 Through Days and Months Matsuko's Father Super Hit Similar →
1968 Sun Above, Death Below - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Admiral Yamamoto Prime Minister Konoe Super Hit Similar →
1968 Wild Ducks and Green Onions - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Devils-in-Law - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Bright Sea - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Alone Across the Pacific Youth's Father Hit Similar →
1963 Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai Lord Tambanokami Munemasa Hori Hit Similar →
1961 Love New and Old Kuroyanagi Hit Similar →
1961 Challenge to Live - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Nocturne of a Woman - Hit Similar →
1960 Her Brother Father Hit Similar →
1960 The Bad Sleep Well Public Corporation Vice President Iwabuchi Super Hit Similar →
1960 This Greedy Old Skin Kumakichi Super Hit Similar →
1960 Daughters, Wives and a Mother Yuichiro Sakanishi Hit Similar →
1960 When a Woman Ascends the Stairs Nobuhiko Fujisaki Super Hit Similar →
1959 A Whistle in My Heart - Hit Similar →
1959 The Path Under the Platanes Teizo Noro Hit Similar →
1958 Woman Unveiled - Super Hit Similar →
1957 This Day's Life - Super Hit Similar →
1957 Untamed Woman Hamaya, her lover Super Hit Similar →
1956 Human Torpedoes Attack - Super Hit Similar →
1955 Forever a Woman Mori Super Hit Similar →
1955 The Romance of Yushima - Super Hit Similar →
1955 The Heart Nobuchi Hit Similar →
1955 Princess Yang Kwei-fei Emperor Xuan Zong Hit Similar →
1955 Floating Clouds Kengo Tomioka Super Hit Similar →
1954 A Certain Woman Sankichi Kuraji Hit Similar →
1953 Love Letter Reikichi Mayumi Hit Similar →
1953 The Cannery Boat Doctor Super Hit Similar →
1953 Ugetsu Genjurô Super Hit Similar →
1953 Reminiscence Kikuji Hit Similar →
1952 This Way, That Way - Super Hit Similar →
1952 Beauty and the Thief Kuroki no Taro Super Hit Similar →
1952 The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail Kamei Hit Similar →
1951 Stolen Love - Super Hit Similar →
1951 The Idiot Kinji Kameda Hit Similar →
1950 Rashomon Takehiro Super Hit Similar →
1950 Devil's Gold - Super Hit Similar →
1949 Broken Drum Taro Hit Similar →
1949 A Fool's Love Kumagai Super Hit Similar →
1949 Goodbye - Super Hit Similar →
1949 Delinquent Girl - Hit Similar →
1948 The Most Beautiful Day of My Life - Super Hit Similar →
1948 The Lucky Chair - Hit Similar →
1947 The Ball at the Anjo House Masahiko Anjo Hit Similar →
1946 Those Who Make Tomorrow Seizo Hori, Chauffeur (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1944 Battle Troop Kawakami Super Hit Similar →

Masayuki Mori - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Masayuki Mori?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Masayuki Mori is "This Greedy Old Skin" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Masayuki Mori acted in?

Masayuki Mori has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Masayuki Mori?

Other notable films include "Battle Troop", "Those Who Make Tomorrow", and "Devil's Gold".

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